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Sansevieria Species, Snake Plant, Sword Sansevieria

Sansevieriaehrenbergii

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Genus
Sansevieria (san-se-VEER-ee-uh)
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Species
ehrenbergii (er-en-BERG-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Acyntha ehrenbergii
Acyntha rorida
Dracaena hanningtonii
Pleomele hanningtonii
Sanseverinia rorida
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

VALLEY VILLAGE, California

Miami, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

light green colored species with long stiff leaves curled nearly into a sword shape ending with a somewhat sharp spine. Leaves arranged ...Read More

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